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Old Feb 2, 2015, 11:22 pm
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Steve M
 
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Originally Posted by Tchiowa
One that was on e-Bay has disappeared. But now somebody else thinks he's "figured it out". He is selling "Instructions on how to get and upgrade for $250" and you pay $0.99 for the "instructions". And I'm sure the instructions include paying him.
If your above assertion is true (that is, there's a payment due to the seller in addition to the stated eBay auction price), not only is he defrauding the airline, but also eBay, by not listing the full price of what he's selling as part of the auction item. Outstanding!
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